Being pregnant and in recovery is hard.

Getting the right care can be even harder. In September, our team spent a day at Starting Strong at Morehouse School of Medicine. Doctors, treatment providers, peer specialists, law enforcement, researchers, and advocates were all in one room. So were women who’ve lived it. Commissioner Kevin Tanner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities spoke. Dr. Carolyn Sufrin gave the keynote on care for mothers and for women who are incarcerated. The day covered treatment during pregnancy, what keeps moms from getting care, and what actually helps mothers, babies, and families. What stuck with us most was hearing women share their own stories. That’s why this work matters. Every mother deserves support. Every family deserves hope. Thank you to CORAL, Morehouse School of Medicine , and Georgia Council for Recovery for recovery for making this day happen. #CowetaFORCE #FORTroup #CowetaRecovers #GARecovers #RecoveryIsPossible #RecoveryCommunity #peersupport #communitiesrecover #RecoveryisReal